Cheesy Green Chile Chicken Dip

Prep:  15 Minutes
Total Time:  45 Minutes
Servings:  16

Ingredient List

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (6 oz)
  • 3/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 cans (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • Tortilla chips, as desired

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In medium bowl, thoroughly mix softened cream cheese, chicken, 1 cup of the cheese, the ranch dressing, green chiles, hot sauce, garlic salt and green onions. Spoon into baking dish.
  3. Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Expert Tips

  • Be sure cream cheese is well softened for easier mixing. If cream cheese is cold, microwave it 30 to 40 seconds in a glass bowl.
  • Garnish with additional green onion, and serve with extra hot sauce on the side.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 130);  Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 6g ,Trans Fat 0g);  Cholesterol 45mg;  Sodium 320mg;  Potassium 85mg;  Total Carbohydrate 3g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars 2g);  Protein 8g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%;  Vitamin C 4%;  Calcium 10%;  Iron 2%
  • Exchanges: 1/2 Very Lean Meat;  1/2 High-Fat Meat;  2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet